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Embarrassing situations: Assess the damage

If a moment that makes you feel embarrassed is an objective fact, ask yourself if it is a big deal.

  • If you spilt your drink on someone, was real harm done? Maybe the person laughed it off and was nice to you the rest of the time. *Forgive yourself and let it go.

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